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Hackberry Behaviour Policy

 
 
 
 
 
POLICY ON BEHAVIOUR
   
EXPECTATIONS WITH REGARD TO PUPILS
Pupils will be expected to:
conduct themselves around the building in a safe, sensible, manner and show regard to others
arrive on time to lessons
follow reasonable instructions given by the teacher
behave in a reasonable and polite manner to all staff and pupils
show respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
complete work in the manner required
show respect for the working environment
Follow Hackberry rules.
 
EXPECTATIONS WITH REGARD TO STAFF
Staff will be expected to:
endeavour to arrive on time
create a swift and purposeful start to the lesson
reinforce clear expectations of behaviour
deliver a suitably planned and structured lesson which meets all individual needs
deal with incidents of inappropriate behaviour by following the Hackberry procedures
promote and reinforce positive behaviour
  
EXPECTATIONS WITH REGARD TO MAIN SCHOOL AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS
School, parents and guardians are expected to:
work in partnership with staff to ensure good behaviour
inform staff of any concerns
respond to concerns raised by members of staff
ensure pupils come to Hackberry correctly equipped and prepared to work
  
THE POSITIVE REWARD SYSTEM
 
It is important that achievement and good behaviour are rewarded. The two main ways of doing this are by giving verbal praise for good work and recording such things as exceptional effort, improvement in behaviour, volunteering to help etc, on Hackberry’s daily reporting system, school and parents informed.
Prize Day
Prizes are awarded intermittently during the pupils time at Hackberry for outstanding effort and achievement, for excellent attendance and punctuality, for success at Hackberry.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR PUPILS CAUSING CONCERN
 
The following structures exist within the Hackberry to support pupils whose behaviour is causing concern. Referral to these areas of support is via the School and in all cases parental involvement is essential.
Mentoring Scheme
A team of mentors works within the school to support and encourage pupils who are not achieving their potential.
Placement on the SEN Register
Pupils on the register are monitored by Hackberry and advice from the school SENCO will be sort if needed.
Pupil Support Plans
These plans are for pupils who are at Hackberry and will be completed termly by the school.
Pupils are set targets and Hackberry will work with the school where there are interventions in place.
 
PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
It is the responsibility of Hackberry staff to deal with minor incidents which occur at Hackberry.
More serious incidents can be dealt with by Hackberry staff but must also be recorded on an Incident Referral Slip (see appendix). After Hackberry has dealt with the matter, by informing the school and parents, the referral is ultimately filed in the pupil’s main school file.
It is the responsibility of Hackberry staff to monitor pupils’ behaviour across the curriculum. They will become involved if a pupil’s behaviour is causing concern. They may then log all incidents and take appropriate action, which may involve the child no longer being suitable for Hackberry. The school are also responsible for dealing with serious incidents which are likely to result in the student no longer attending Hackberry.
Hackberry Staff are available throughout the day to remove pupils from sessions where there is serious disruption. These incidents will be recorded and will be referred back to the school and parents.

SANCTIONS
Outlined below are examples of unacceptable behaviour and sanctions which are available. This is not a tariff, and each case must be dealt with according to its merits. Sanctions will be applied fairly in accordance with DCSF guidance and exclusion used when no other alternatives are available (refer to Inclusion Policy)
Minor Incidents
These incidents are dealt with by the Hackberry staff and include, for example: throwing paper; calling out; chewing; not following instructions; incomplete class work; no homework; lack of equipment.
 
Sanctions could include:
verbal reprimand
short cooling off period outside the classroom (maximum 5 minutes)
recorded on the daily report to school and parent
phone call home
sent to a temporary alternate space (supervised by an adult)
 
Persistent incidents, or incidents of medium severity
These incidents must be recorded and passed to the school and parent/guardian. Unacceptable behaviour in this category includes:
Persistency of minor incidents as above
rudeness to staff
verbally aggressive behaviour to another pupil
recorded on the daily report to school and parent/guardian
being continually off-task.
 
Hackberry sanctions include:
discussing with pupil
contact with parents by phone or letter
referral to school
 
Serious Incidents
Serious incidents are dealt with by Hackberry and referred to the school and parent.
truancy from school
extreme rudeness to staff
aggressive behaviour
smoking
refusal to comply with other sanctions
theft
bullying
 
Hackberry sanctions include:
meeting parents/guardians through school
referral to school
 
Very Serious Incidents
These incidents are dealt with by Hackberry. They include:
persistency of the above
serious incidents of bullying
sexual contact
racial/sexual harassment
fighting
bringing an offensive weapon to school (laser pens, knives, pellet guns, fireworks, scissors, this list is not exhaustive)
involvement with drugs or alcohol
Physical aggression to a member of staff will be treated with the utmost severity
 
Sanctions available include:
fixed term exclusion from Hackberry
permanent exclusion from Hackberry
Police involvement